Esther 1:8 - New American Standard Bible 1995 with Strong NumbersThe drinking was [done] according to the law, there was no compulsion, for so the king had given orders to each official of his household that he should do according to the desires of each person. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769And the drinking was according to the law; none did compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man's pleasure. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd drinking was according to the law; no one was compelled to drink, for the king had directed all the officials of his palace to serve only as each guest desired. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)And the drinking was according to the law; none could compel: for so the king had appointed to all the officers of his house, that they should do according to every man’s pleasure. See the chapterCommon English BibleThe rule about the drinks was “No limits!” The king had ordered everyone serving wine in the palace to offer as much as each guest wanted. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionAnd the nation of the just was disturbed, fearing their own evils, and was prepared for death. See the chapter |